Manila vs Singapore Cost of Living
Manila (Philippines) · Overall index 32.9 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 138% more expensive than Manila.
- Rent in Singapore is 269% more expensive than in Manila.
- Transport in Singapore is 140% more expensive than in Manila.
| Item | Manila | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +269% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $859 | $2,802 | +226% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $487 | $1,887 | +287% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,321 | $6,049 | +358% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,063 | $3,490 | +228% |
| Groceries | +102% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.62 | $1.1 | +77% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.85 | $3.89 | +110% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.02 | $4.33 | +114% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.34 | $3.94 | +68% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.71 | $12.9 | +126% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.35 | $12.2 | +128% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.31 | $19.3 | +107% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.54 | $4.93 | +94% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.97 | $1.96 | +102% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.09 | $4.02 | +92% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | $5.53 | +108% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.2 | $2.84 | +137% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.3 | $2.66 | +105% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.23 | $2.3 | +87% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.15 | $2.14 | +86% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.3 | $14.8 | +103% |
| Transport | +140% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.03 | $2.23 | +117% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $41.6 | $99.1 | +138% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.37 | $3.23 | +136% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.64 | $1.75 | +173% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.31 | $0.78 | +152% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,901 | $24,838 | +128% |
| Dining out | +138% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.18 | $21.6 | +135% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $42.6 | $105 | +146% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.96 | $9.73 | +146% |
| Cappuccino | $1.79 | $4.28 | +139% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.03 | $2.2 | +114% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.96 | $6.69 | +126% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.25 | $7.94 | +144% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.7 | $1.82 | +160% |
| Telecom | +80% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.8 | $53.2 | +79% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $30.2 | $55.4 | +83% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.32 | +113% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.29 | $12.9 | +56% |
| Utilities & household | +106% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81.4 | $158 | +94% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.22 | +144% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.06 | $4.04 | +96% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.62 | $1.24 | +100% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.9 | $19.2 | +76% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.5 | $80.6 | +109% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.49 | $14.4 | +122% |
| Men's haircut | $13.8 | $28.1 | +104% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.8 | $24.6 | +128% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $955 | $1,858 | +95% |
3,032 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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